4.7 from 9 votes
Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)
Drunken Noodles are ready in 15 minutes from start to finish for a quick and easy weeknight meal. This simple Thai dish is made with rice noodles, chicken, bell peppers, and broccoli in an irresistible sweet and spicy stir-fry sauce!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 223 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian , Thai , American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dry rice noodles 250 g
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound chicken breast skinless and boneless, cut into thin strips
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- ⅓ cup oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili paste
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
Instructions
- Cook rice noodles as directed on package.
- In a large heavy skillet or a wok, heat 1 tablespoon of oil on medium heat
- Sauté chicken for about 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- Add the other tablespoon of oil to the skillet and then the bell pepper and sauté it for 2 minutes.
- Then add the broccoli, garlic and ginger and cook for another 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, add the chili paste, oyster sauce and soy sauce and whisk together.
- Add the noodles and chicken in the skillet and stir.
- Then pour the sauce into the skillet and stir to coat the chicken and veggies well.
- Cook for 2 minutes until noodles are heated through.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with green onions.
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Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs if desired. Use any colored bell peppers you'd like. Swap the broccoli for snow peas or sliced zucchini Add ½ cup of fresh basil or Thai Holy Basil leaves Add 2 teaspoons of fish sauce to the sauce if you'd like.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- After completely cooling, freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in the microwave until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
223kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
920mg
(38%)
Potassium
594mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1110IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
61mg
(68%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 920mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 594mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1110IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 61mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.